Aakash Chopra highlights 3 'markers' that will decide whether WPL will be a success or not

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted three 'markers' that will decide wher upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) will be a success or t. Chopra's remarks come a day after massive bids were received for five franchises. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) put out a Tweet to indicate that combined valuation of bids received was a whopping Rs 4669.99 crores.

'It's a bid day for Indian sports': Aakash Chopra

While speaking on his official YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra said, " Women’s Premier League (WPL) is here. It is a historic day t only for cricket but for Indian sports. In my opinion, re are three conditions that decide wher a tournament will be successful or t."

first parameter he spoke about was interest in women's game. He explained his point by stating, "I saw first marker in DY Patil Stadium where 45,000 people came to watch India-Australia match. I am saying you can make it a free entry and give prizes as well, still, 45,000 people will t come to watch unless you have some attachment to that thing. So that was a very big marker that people want to watch this cricket."

He n went on to indicate how broadcasters wanting to win bid to telecast Women's Premier League matches was a furr indication that people would be interested in watching tournament. Chopra explained his point by stating that since WPL is w second most expensive franchise cricket tournament, it is a clear indication that broadcasters are bidding on a tournament where y see potential for returns.

third marker he discussed was about interest businesses showed in bidding for franchises. " third marker is what industry says. first franchise was sold for ₹1200 crore, Ahmedabad franchise that Adani bought. lowest bid is also ₹750 crore. So industry has realized that this property has potential," explained Chopra.